Flydubai is ready to grow in a new direction. The carrier will add wide-body aircraft to its fleet for the first time, with an order for 30 787-9 Dreamliners announced at the 2023 Dubai Air Show.
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Emirates boosts long-haul fleet with mega order
Emirates will add 95 more Boeing wide-body aircraft to its fleet over the next decade, further extending its opportunity to either refresh and replace older aircraft, or to grow its fleet. The order was announced Monday on the opening day of the 2023 Dubai Air Show.
American, United vie for Haneda slot
American and United are all-in on their push to grab a slot at Haneda. And they took very different approaches to positioning themselves in the market.
Schiphol capacity slashed, US government responds
The US Department of Transportation will require Netherlands-based airlines to file schedules for approval to operate to the United States for Summer 2024, a move triggered by cuts to capacity at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. The schedule filing requirement is the first step of any countermeasures the DOT might enact
Mixed ancillary messages from Allegiant in Q3 results
Total average fare increased for Allegiant in Q3 2023, but, similar to its ULCC competitors in the US market, the breakdown of those fares shifted. And it is not all good news.
JetBlue’s summer of blues
Summer is typically the best time of year for airlines. It is when profits are stockpiled to help pad the slower, colder seasons. Alas, JetBlue joins a handful of US carriers who did not enjoy summer 2023, reporting a loss of $153 million for Q3.
Spirit’s Q3 roller coaster: Ancillaries (barely) up, revenues down, planes grounded
Ancillary revenues held steady, but nearly everything else in Spirit Airlines’ Q3 numbers is rough news. And 2024 isn’t going to be a ton better, thanks to engine issues.
TSA tweaks banned items list
Some knives without blades are no longer permitted on planes. That is one of the key updates to the TSA’s prohibited items list, published today. The updates also now account for air-powered firearms, creating standards which allow them to be carried as checked luggage.
Southwest sees record Q3 revenues, short-term slowdown ahead
Southwest Airlines reported record revenues in Q3 and delivered a $193 million profit. But the carrier says its fleet and network are still off-balance, with its 2024 growth outlook now reduced.
Lufthansa Group adds City Airlines, aims to cut costs for Munich, Frankfurt feed
The Lufthansa Group has a plan to tweak its short-haul flight operations within Europe launching City Airlines. The move appears to be focused on trimming operating costs more than anything else.